Ben-Hur
(DVD)
Contributors
Wyler, William, 1902-1981, director.
Zimbalist, Sam, producer.
Tunberg, Karl, screenwriter.
Heston, Charlton, actor.
Hawkins, Jack, 1910-1973, actor.
Zimbalist, Sam, producer.
Tunberg, Karl, screenwriter.
Heston, Charlton, actor.
Hawkins, Jack, 1910-1973, actor.
Published
Burbank, CA : Warner Home Video, [2011].
Format
DVD
Edition
Fiftieth anniversary edition, letterboxed widescreen presentation.
ISBN
9780780673465, 0780673468
Physical Desc
2 videodiscs (222 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Status
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Copies
| Location | Call Number | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Wausau - MCPL - Adult DVD | DVD BEN | Available |
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Subjects
LC Subjects
Bible films.
Bible. -- New Testament -- History of Biblical events -- Drama.
Christian films.
Enslaved persons -- Italy -- Rome -- Drama.
Epic films.
Feature films.
Fiction films.
Film adaptations.
Historical films.
Jesus Christ -- Drama.
Judaea (Region) -- Drama.
Rome -- History -- Tiberius, 14-37 -- Drama.
Video recordings for the hearing impaired.
Wallace, Lew, -- 1827-1905 -- Film adaptations.
Bible. -- New Testament -- History of Biblical events -- Drama.
Christian films.
Enslaved persons -- Italy -- Rome -- Drama.
Epic films.
Feature films.
Fiction films.
Film adaptations.
Historical films.
Jesus Christ -- Drama.
Judaea (Region) -- Drama.
Rome -- History -- Tiberius, 14-37 -- Drama.
Video recordings for the hearing impaired.
Wallace, Lew, -- 1827-1905 -- Film adaptations.
OCLC Fast Subjects
Bible films.
Bible. -- New Testament.
Christian films.
Drama.
Epic films.
Feature films.
Fiction films.
Film adaptations.
Historical films.
History of Biblical events.
History.
Italy -- Rome.
Jesus Christ.
Middle East -- Judaea Region.
Rome (Empire)
Slaves.
Video recordings for the hearing impaired.
Wallace, Lew, -- 1827-1905.
Bible. -- New Testament.
Christian films.
Drama.
Epic films.
Feature films.
Fiction films.
Film adaptations.
Historical films.
History of Biblical events.
History.
Italy -- Rome.
Jesus Christ.
Middle East -- Judaea Region.
Rome (Empire)
Slaves.
Video recordings for the hearing impaired.
Wallace, Lew, -- 1827-1905.
More Details
Published
Burbank, CA : Warner Home Video, [2011].
Edition
Fiftieth anniversary edition, letterboxed widescreen presentation.
Language
English
ISBN
9780780673465, 0780673468
UPC
883929178261
Notes
General Note
Based on the novel by Lew Wallace.
General Note
Originally released as a motion picture in 1959.
General Note
Special features include commentary by film historian T. Gene Hatcher with Charlton Heston ; music-only track showcasing Miklos Rosza's award-winning score.
Creation/Production Credits
Director of photography, Robert L. Surtees ; film editors, Ralph E. Winters, John D. Dunning ; music, Miklos Rosza.
Creation/Production Credits
Chariot race directed by Andrew Marton and staged by stunt expert, Yakima Canutt.
Participants/Performers
Charlton Heston, Jack Hawkins, Haya Harareet, Stephen Boyd, Hugh Griffith, Martha Scott, Cathy O'Donnell, Sam Jaffe.
Description
"Judah Ben-Hur [is] a Jewish nobleman in Palestine whose heroic odyssey includes enslavement by the Romans, vengeance against his tormentors during a furious arena chariot race and fateful encounters with Jesus Christ"--Container.
Target Audience
MPAA rating: G.
System Details
DVD; NTSC, region 1, widescreen presentation ; Dolby Digital 5.1 surround.
Language
English or dubbed French dialogue, optional French or Spanish subtitles and optional English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing (SDH).
Awards
Winner, Academy Awards USA, 1960: Best Picture (Sam Zimbalist) ; Best Actor in a Leading Role (Charlton Heston) ; Best Actor in a Supporting Role (Hugh Griffith) ; Best Director (William Wyler) ; Best Cinematography, Color (Robert Surtees) ; Best Art Direction-Set Decoration, Color (William A. Horning, Edward C. Carfagno, Hugh Hunt) ; Best Costume Design, Color (Elizabeth Haffenden) ; Best Sound (Franklin Milton) ; Best Film Editing (Ralph E. Winters, John D. Dunning) ; Best Effects, Special Effects (A. Arnold Gillespie, R.A. MacDonald, Milo B. Lory) ; Best Music, Scoring of a Dramatic or Comedy Picture (Miklós Rózsa).
Awards
Winner, Golden Globes USA, 1960: Best Motion Picture-Drama ; Best Director (William Wyler) ; Best Supporting Actor (Stephen Boyd) ; Special Achievement Award (Andrew Marton).
Citations
APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Wyler, W., Zimbalist, S., Tunberg, K., Heston, C., Hawkins, J., Harareet, H., Surtees, R., Winters, R. E., Dunning, J. D. 1., Boyd, S., Griffith, H., Scott, M., O'Donnell, C., Jaffe, S., Rózsa, M., & Wallace, L. (2011). Ben-Hur (Fiftieth anniversary edition, letterboxed widescreen presentation.). Warner Home Video.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)William Wyler et al.. 2011. Ben-Hur. Warner Home Video.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)William Wyler et al.. Ben-Hur Warner Home Video, 2011.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Wyler, William, et al. Ben-Hur Fiftieth anniversary edition, letterboxed widescreen presentation., Warner Home Video, 2011.
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